Qasim Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Arabic
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Qasim means 'one who divides' or 'distributer' in Arabic.
Meaning of the Name Qasim
Qasim is an Arabic name that means 'one who divides' or 'distributer'. It is derived from the Arabic root word 'qasama', meaning 'to divide' or 'to share'. The name Qasim has important religious significance, as it is also one of the names of Prophet Muhammad's son-in-law. The name Qasim is commonly given to boys in various Arabic-speaking countries.
Popularity of the Name Qasim
The popularity for the name Qasim peaked in popularity in the year 2018 with 54 births, which ranked number 5,414 out of 29,661 unique names for that year. Qasim had the most male births in 2018 with 54, which ranked number 2,416 out of 14,095 male names. The number of births for the name Qasim has increased sharply over the last ten years from 28 births to 53 births, an increase of 89.29%. Among males, Qasim has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 28 births to 53 births, an increase of 89.29%.
Nationwide Popularity of Qasim
- 20 Year Trend of Qasim: 112.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Qasim: 89.29%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Qasim: 89.29%
Popularity of Qasim by State
For males, Qasim was most popular in Northeastern states with 7 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in NY, with 7 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Qasim. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 | 2528 | < 5 | N/A |
| IL | 5 | 1279 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 7 | 1448 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 7 | 2125 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Qasim
- Total Births of Qasim: 56 (6.59%)
- Male Births of Qasim: 56 (6.59%)
Given the upward trend of Qasim over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 6.59% increase in total births, for a total of 56 births in 2024. Male births for Qasim have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 56 male births in 2024, an increase of 6.59%.